The Fort Lauderdale businessman seized the 5.3-acre site from Minto Communities in 2010 after foreclosing on a $12.6 million mortgage. Minto planned to build 416 rental units on the site, on the west side of Federal Highway between Northeast Fifth Street and Northeast Sixth Street, but no major construction took place.
On Dec. 16, Gaddis sold the property for $13 million to RD Flagler Village, which is affiliated with The Related Group. Gaddis also provided a $10 million mortgage to the buyer.
The Broward County Property Appraiser's Office valued the site at $5.7 million in 2011.